Profile of Member “Jake Richardson”

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emilygiven:
I.
Introduction
The
Preamble
to the
Rome Statute
provides that the aims of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are “to punish the most serious crimes of concern to the international community,” and “contribute to the prevention of such crimes.”1
Other goals of the Court presumably include creating a historical record of these crimes, expressing moral condemnation of them...(more)

Jenevieve Discar:
Assessment of Outreach Programs Executed by the
ICTY,
ICTR
and
ECCC
I.
Introduction
This paper will examine the outreach programs executed by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), and the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) in an effort to guide International Criminal...(more)

John Litwin:
Reaching the Masses: Social Media and the International Criminal Court
I.
Introduction
As a controversial international tribunal, the International Criminal Court (ICC, or “the Court”) relies on public approval for its legitimacy. As the court has observed, “justice must be both done and seen to be done.”1
Therefore, a comprehensive outreach campaign is a crucial component of the court’s goal to...(more)

karen.kwok:
The Importance of Timing in
ICC
Outreach Strategies
I.
Introduction
Outreach plays an important role in the success of the International Criminal Court. Unlike domestic courts that have been developed for years, international tribunals is still a relatively new concept that requires substantial outreach “to cultivate a level of awareness and understanding of the Court’s mandate and mode of...(more)

Taku:I find the contributions refreshing and interesting. However, there appears to be a presumption that the Outreach policy and the program overseeing its implementation is properly constituted and efficient. This may not be the case after all. A cursory observation of the ICC institutional framework reveals that the Outreach Program as presently constituted needs to be re-examined and re-organized. There is a need to seriously reconsider the constitution of the program, its mission and functions...(more)

McElroy:
Outreach at the
ICC: Implications for Funding Constraints
I.
Introduction
Although the International Criminal Court was established over a decade ago, the Court’s present ability to provide effective outreach faces certain challenges. With regard to outreach objectives, the Court aims to provide accurate and comprehensive information to affected communities with respect to the Court’s role and activities...(more)

ecalmeyer:
Outreach and the
ICC: A Losing Battle
I.
Introduction
The International Criminal Court is not currently the proper entity to lead comprehensive outreach on international criminal law and the Court’s international justice efforts. On one hand, outreach and education are indeed crucial to promote an understanding of the International Criminal Court (“ICC”).
In order for the...(more)